American Battlefield Trust

Discover New Orleans: A City Forged by Conflict

From the climactic Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 to its critical involvement in the Civil War, the latest issue of Hallowed Ground issue delves into the Crescent City's storied military history.

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Rob Shenk

Help Save 64 Acres in Virginia with a $37-to-$1 Match!

Help save nearly 64 acres of hallowed ground at four battlefields in Virginia, where development pressures are at an all-time high.

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Doug Menuez

American Battlefield Trust Transfers Hallowed Ground at Saratoga to NPS

We are excited to announce that more than 25 acres of hallowed ground now belongs to the American people — all thanks to you!

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Derek Ralston

Help Save More Hallowed Ground at Gaines’ Mill-Cold Harbor

By the end of November, we must come up with $501,000 to make our next payment and purchase an additional 1.2-acre tract at Gaines’ Mill Cold Harbor that just became available.

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Tommy Kays

Save 23 Acres at Shiloh and a Half-Acre at Chattanooga!

America has waited 130 years for this opportunity to save this land at two Tennessee battlefields. With help from our preservation partners and YOU, we can win this fight!

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Calling all musicians ages 15-30! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War and share your talent in the Music & the American Revolution Competition. $3,500 is up for grabs!

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Antietam National Battlefield, Shapsburg, Md.

When it comes to choosing which battlefields we MUST save, these 11 acres at Antietam are a “no-brainer.” Help us raise $150,000 and receive our newly minted Antietam Challenge Coin.

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